Women's and Gender Studies

WomenпПХs Studies at StFX is an interdisciplinary undergraduate program which provides an academic and community context for scholarly inquiry focusing on gender. Women's Studies students learn how to use gender as a category of analysis, including reflection on the manifestation of gender in their own lives. Intersections of identities such as race, social class, gender, ability and sexuality are explored in the context of everyday life and in society. Students also explore the contributions, connections and insights of Women's Studies within the academy and beyond.The program emphasizes critical thinking, research skills and opportunities for practicum experiences. The program prepares graduates for future work in areas such as teaching, law, policy analysis, health, communications and graduate studies.

Field of study: Women's Studies